The Vattikuti Explorers, a group of 20 medical students from eight countries, engage in unique learning experiences
The Vattikuti Foundation, a robotic surgery champion, has convened over 200 robotic surgeons, technology experts, and healthcare professionals worldwide for the two-day 'Humans at the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery' symposium in Jaipur.
Leading surgeons from Australia, Belgium, France, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, the UK and the US are discussing AI-driven surgical advancements, digital patient experiences, and the evolving role of robotics in complex procedures.
A technology session moderated by Dr Anthony Costello from Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia set the stage for discussions on AI, digital surgery, and future surgical training. Subsequent sessions explored AI's role in predicting surgical outcomes, 3D-augmented reality and biodigital twins. Experts from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Politecnico di Milano, and Queen Mary University of London led discussions on AI and data science reshaping surgical precision and patient care.
A key segment, 'Revolutionizing Surgery Through Data Science' focussed on AI-driven insights and next-generation clinical models. Moderated by Dr Francesco Porpiglia from San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Italy, and Dr Andrew Hung from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the session highlighted AI's potential in clinical decision-making.
Dr Mahendra Bhandari, CEO, Vattikuti Foundation said, "Robotic surgery is not just a technological advancement; it’s a paradigm shift in healthcare. The integration of AI, real-time augmented reality, and data-driven decision-making is leading to safer, more efficient surgeries. The discussions at this symposium reflect the global momentum toward AI-assisted surgical precision and accessibility."
The Vattikuti Explorers, a group of 20 medical students from eight countries, engage in unique learning experiences. Their "Innovators Challenge" session showcases AI-driven methods to enhance anatomy education beyond traditional approaches.
On the second day, a session on urinary bladder surgery was moderated by experts from Medanta Hospital and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Discussions will cover robotic procedures in bowel surgery, thoracic, gynecologic, and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeries. Ground-breaking work in robotic kidney transplantation in children and robot-assisted transvesical prostatectomy will also be highlighted.
Surgeons from eminent institutes like Emory University, Mayo Clinic and ORSI Academy will participate in discussions with Indian experts from institutes like PGIMER, JIPMER, Max, Aster, Ruby Hall and Manipal Hospitals.
A key highlight was 'Maximally Invasive Surgery, Minimally Invasive Way.' The session will showcase revolutionary robotic pelvic surgery techniques. The event will conclude with insights into the future of robotic surgery, surgical data science, and upcoming innovations.
Medtech industry leaders, including Medtronic and CMR Surgical, will present on robotics-driven surgical advancements.
